James "Jim" Phillips

James "Jim" Phillips, 69, of Fort Collins, Colo. passed away of a heart attack at his home on July 29, 2012. Jim was born July 8, 1943 in Freeport, Ill. to Hugh and Rachel (Fortner) Phillips. He was the second of three children.

Jim moved from Charlotte, N.C. to Fort Collins in June, 2004. Jim married Marie Bolander on Sept. 3, 2004.

Jim loved golf, NASCAR and model trains. He had a great love of nature and God. He was an avid gardener and loved everyday life on "the farm." Jim was employed at Colorado State University and was a member and greeter at Trinity Lutheran Church.